HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- A loss prevention employee at the Belk Store in the Madison Square Mall was assaulted by two men as he tried to stop a woman from stealing merchandise, according to the Huntsville Police Department.

The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m., police said.

There was no report of any injuries to the Belk employee.

Police said the offenders left the scene with the stolen property and no arrests have been made.